Gilbert Peterson's Obituary
Racine - Mr. Gilbert Harry Peterson, 81, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints on Thursday night, February 15, 2007.
Gilbert was born in Racine on April 20, 1925 to the late Harry E. and Inga (nee: Peterson) Peterson. He had lived in Racine all his life. In Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Prott on June 3, 1950.
Mr. Peterson served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed by the Dumore Corporation for 17 years. He retired in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion Post #310.
Gilbert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth; his son, Daryl Peterson of Racine; his daughter LuAnne Peterson of Racine; and two sisters, Lois (Jim) Varley of Franksville and Marlyn Schultz of Morton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlyn Peterson and a sister, Muriel Peterson.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 1 pm. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 12 noon until service time.
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